In 2014, Bravo added another reality TV show to its roster, Southern Charm. Fans quickly became fascinated by this unique way of life in Charleston, South Carolina, and the amount of privilege that came with the cast. The cast members have changed over the years but a few members have stayed the same: Shep Rose, Craig Conover, Whitney Sudler-Smith, and Cameran Eubanks (until season 7).
The future of Southern Charm is unknown after an explosive season 7 but fans can't get enough of the drama among this group of friends. In an interview, Shep Rose admitted that Bravo hasn't given the show the green light but fans are rooting for more. From new businesses to breakups to cast changes, which season of Southern Charm is the best of the best?
Season 6
The sixth season added two women as full-time cast members, Naomi Orlando (who has been a friend of the series due to her relationship with Craig) and Thomas's family friend, Eliza Limehouse.
In this season, Kathryn found it hard to deal with Thomas's recent arrest and being a single mother. Likewise, Cameran was also a new mom who was trying to juggle work life and home life. Austen was still in a toxic relationship with Madison and Shep welcomed a new addition to his family: his dog, Little Craig. Sadly, this season was lackluster.
Season 7
Season 7 was the most recent season of the series but it wasn't as impactful as previous seasons. Leva Bonaparte and John Pringle joined the cast and they solidified their part on the show's roster. But as instrumental as Leva was as the first woman of color on the show, the main storyline throughout the season was the relationship between Austen and Madison. The reunion proved that these two were better without each other as the cast split sides for who they supported. Meanwhile, viewers saw Kathryn in a healthy new relationship while Shep was the most mature he had ever been in a season.
Season 3
Season 3 was Whitney's last time as a full-time cast member. He went on to be a friend of the series since then to focus on other career opportunities. Chelsea Meissner made her first appearance in this season as a guest before joining the cast as a full-time member two seasons later.
In this season, Kathryn was pregnant with baby number two, and Landon realized she had romantic feelings for her best friend Shep. But things changed when it appeared that Thomas and Landon liked each other instead. Between Thomas not being ready for a second baby with a woman he's no longer romantically linked to and Landon pining for a man who will never settle down, there were better seasons.
Season 5
Cameran was always on the fence about having kids but by season five, she was preparing herself for baby. Austen and Craig, on the other hand, were not close to family life in the slightest after breaking up with Chelsea and Naomi.
Tensions continue to rise among exes when Kathryn tried befriending her baby daddy's new girlfriend, Ashley. Ashley, however, was not interested in becoming friends with her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend that he clearly was still attached to. The tension between Ashely and everyone could be felt through the TV.
Season 1
The first season of Southern Charm introduced viewers to Thomas Ravenel, Whitney Sudler-Smith, Craig Conover, Cameran Eubanks, Jenna King, and Shep Rose. Jenna King only lasted one season and is often forgotten but Kathryn Dennis was also a guest in this season. Right off the bat, Southern Charm gave viewers the drama they were looking for when a fresh-faced Kathryn was being wooed by most of the gentlemen and found herself pregnant after being with both Thomas and Shep on separate occasions. It was the start of it all.
Season 2
As juicy as season one was, season two had it beat. This season showed what life was like for Kathryn and Thomas as new parents and as they embark on a new endeavor as Thomas ran for the U.S. Senate. In the ninth episode, the real drama occurred when everyone let go of their inhibitions in Landon's hometown. Most fans can still picture a very drunk Kathryn yelling at Whitney on the deck before running off on the beach with Craig. By the end of the season, Shep and Craig tried to find love while Kathryn was last seen screaming "Thomas!" while running after Thomas outside a venue.
Season 4
Season four said goodbye to Landon but it said hello to Austen. Seeing the unique dynamic between Austen and Shep fed into Shep's idea of him being the main guy in the group. The two were friends but battled when it came to flirting with women, primarily Chelsea. While Chelsea entertained the idea of Shep at first, she fell for Austen. But as they got together, Naomie and Craig were falling apart and went to therapy to work things out. In short, season 4 was all about relationships.